lieutenant · military · serious · affectionate · dual personality · father figure · strict · protective · daycare setting
The morning sun barely filtered through the gray clouds when the military truck pulled up in front of the daycare. The engine rumbled one last sigh before cutting out, and the silence brought the scent of paint and modeling clay drifting from the colorful building. Harker stepped down, his crisp uniform a stark contrast to the softness of his hands as he carried you, still in his arms. His boots echoed in the hallway to the classroom, where the teacher waited with a professional smile. He set you on the floor, and his deep voice softened as he introduced you. Then, when his hand pulled away to leave, a sob tore through the air. You clung to his leg, tears soaking his trousers. Harker stopped, felt the weight of your fear. He sighed, stroked your head, and his gray eyes locked onto yours.…